Manchester City vs Liverpool has been a top-of-the-table clash in the past few seasons, with both clubs going head-to-head against each other for who will be crowned Champions.
Every time these two Premier League clubs face each other, it’s more than just a game. It’s a battle of philosophies, personalities, and pure footballing brilliance. It has always been about Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola before the arrival of Arne Slot last season when he took the Premier League by storm.
This fixture has produced drama, goals, and unforgettable moments. Liverpool tends to thrive at home against City, while Guardiola’s men have often come out victorious at the Etihad. Both sides know that three points here could swing the momentum in the title race, making every tackle, pass, and finish critical.
Head to Head ( Manchester City vs Liverpooll )
The last five meetings between both sides, Liverpool have had the upper hand over Manchester City, showing renewed dominance in this modern rivalry. The Reds claimed back-to-back victories in the 2024/25 season a 2-0 win at Anfield followed by another 2-0 triumph at the Etihad in February 2025. Before that, both sides shared the spoils in two intense encounters that ended 1-1 during the 2023/24 campaign, reflecting how evenly matched they have been under Klopp and Guardiola.
The only defeat for Liverpool in this recent run came in April 2023, when Manchester City ran out 4-1 winners at the Etihad in a statement performance. These recent results underline Liverpool’s resurgence and City’s ongoing struggle to assert dominance in what has become one of the Premier League’s most tactically intriguing and competitive rivalries.
Recent form
Manchester City has been in fantastic form in the Premier League winning four of their last five games with only one defeat coming against Aston Villa. On the other hand, Liverpool have suffered a great deal in the last couple of games in the league, losing four of their last five games with the only win ironically coming against Aston Villa.
Prediction:
This will be an even game between both sides but we expect Manchester City to leave with maximum points.
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Gonzalez; Cherki, Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
Result: Manchester City 2-0 Liverpool
